transgender

Canada: Quebec Court Rules in Favour of Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex Rights

On January 28, 2021, the Quebec Superior Court released a long awaited ruling that is considered the most wide-reaching case to date in Canada for the rights of trans, non-binary and intersex people and their families.

US: New York Democrats finally ready to repeal ‘walking while trans’ loitering law

Legislation repealing a long-criticized loitering law advocates say is used by police to harass and target transgender people is finally moving forward. Senate Democrats will bring a bill striking down New York’s law related to loitering for the purpose of prostitution, also known as the “walking while trans” law, to the committee next week.

US: Transgender youth bills in US states reflect deep divisions

This year, state lawmakers also want to restrict transgender students’ sports participation in Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Dakota, and New Hampshire. Several more states are weighing separate proposed bans on certain medical treatment for transgender minors, including Alabama, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas